Glasgow Guarantee
The Glasgow Guarantee is a highly regarded employability programme which supports Glaswegians into work and helps local businesses to grow and prosper. The website has lots of resources and opportunities available within local business such as training, employment and apprenticeships.
University of Glasgow Short Courses
The University of Glasgow offers short courses in a range of study areas which could help you to help train in a particular area or pursue a hobby or interest further.
How to Get Confident and Stay That Way
Having confidence in ourselves beneficial us as individuals in so many ways: it makes daily life easier and gives you the edge in interview type situations as well. But having confidence in yourself also helps to make relationships easier too. The Young Scot Team spoke to a Life Coach. She told them how you can […]
Prince’s Trust Start Something
Please contact our Future Me Coordinator if you are interested in speaking to someone from Prince’s Trust. nicole.quinn@mcrpathways.org
Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme
Legislation was approved by the Scottish Parliament in March 2021 enabling the introduction of a new statutory scheme to allow 5-18 year olds resident in Scotland to access free bus travel through the National Entitlement Card. Following a further commitment made by the Scottish Government, legislation to allow the scheme to be extended to include […]
Young Scottish Talent Leavers Booklet
We have created a booklet for information on UCAS, care experienced named contacts at colleges and universities and lots more!
Foundation Apprenticeships
Gain industry insight and a qualification You’ll gain industry knowledge and experience while you’re still at school. There are 15 Foundation Apprenticeship subjects to choose from and all were designed in partnership with employers. Choose a Foundation Apprenticeship and you’ll quickly discover the benefits they bring. Gain an industry recognised qualification that’s the same level […]
Video from the Scottish Fire & Rescue Team
Members across the Fire Service give tips on the world of work for care-experienced young people.
The Open University Access Programme
An Open University (OU) Access Module Certificate is an ideal starting point if you need to develop your study skills and build your confidence. You can also use this as preparation to study any of their undergraduate qualifications. You don’t need any special knowledge or experience to study these modules, and – as with most […]
Scottish College and University Open Days
The My World of Work Website has a page with links to all the Scottish college and university websites’ events pages. Keep checking the events pages for any institutions you are interested in studying to see if they have any upcoming events such as open days that you might want to attend. Remember that many […]